Jays 135g Cube Sps Build!!!!

[Jaysreefworld]

Its finally time to start my sps build. The tank was made by CAD light and it 36"x36"x24"t.

Stand was inspired by d2mini

Tomorrow i receive my marco rock which i will seed with 35lbs of real reef rock i had left from my 120.

Now heres a list of equipment i've order:
ATB elegance 200
ATB KD150 calcium reactor
ATB media reactors x2
ATB flowstar 3200
Apex with 2 lab grade ph probes

All of this was purchased from Mike at reefspecialty. He's a great guy.
For flow im starting with 2 MP40s.

For lighting, I plan on a hanging canopy look, with a mh/t5 combo. Depending on the aquascape, will determine the reflectors.

Sump, I can use some help, The skimmer footprint is 11"x15". I've been in contact with MRC, but if anyone knows another, more reasonable priced company please let me know.

Thats it for now, if you have any suggestions. Im a very open minded person and listen to advise. Thanks for looking.

 

[d-man]

looks great, cant wait.
sure is a nice equipement list. By nice i mean expensive

 

[Jaysreefworld]

looks great, cant wait.
sure is a nice equipement list. By nice i mean expensive

Thanks d-man

 

[bdroptjj]

Nice tank and equipment list! I am curious regarding your choice of return pump, though. Did reefspecialty recommend the 3200? The reason I ask is that I'm planning on changing from the Eheim 1262 that I'm currently using to a Flowstar myself, but I'm still undecided on which model. Great skimmer choice, BTW :lol2:

 

[Galantra]

Subscribing... Can't wait to see this up and running

 

[Jaysreefworld]

Nice tank and equipment list! I am curious regarding your choice of return pump, though. Did reefspecialty recommend the 3200? The reason I ask is that I'm planning on changing from the Eheim 1262 that I'm currently using to a Flowstar myself, but I'm still undecided on which model. Great skimmer choice, BTW :lol2:

Thanks, yes reef specialty and victor at ATB recommended me the 3200, because i plan to run all my reactors off a manifold. If you send mike at reefspecialty an email he'll help you with your choice

How do you like your elegance?

 

[Jaysreefworld]

Subscribing... Can't wait to see this up and running

That makes 2 of us

 

[bdroptjj]

Thanks, yes reef specialty and victor at ATB recommended me the 3200, because i plan to run all my reactors off a manifold. If you send mike at reefspecialty an email he'll help you with your choice

How do you like your elegance?

Thanks - good to know. I'm running my reactors off a manifold, too, which is why I feel I need a bigger return pump. I don't really care to have a ton of flow through my sump, though. I'll go ahead and get in touch with reefspecialty to see what they say.

I love my skimmer - it skims a ton of nastiness, is quiet and is built like a tank!

 

[d2mini]

Looks great! Nice and clean.

Have you though about turning the whole tank/stand 45 degrees into the corner?

 

[Jaysreefworld]

Looks great! Nice and clean.

Have you though about turning the whole tank/stand 45 degrees into the corner?

Thanks, I actually tried that but it wasn't the look I wanted. I wish I had the room to do like you did.

 

[JAustin]

I'd do a 400w radium and luminbright lg pendant for sure! Throw 4t5s over it for color.

Looks graet! I will be following as well.

 

[Jaysreefworld]

I'd do a 400w radium and luminbright lg pendant for sure! Throw 4t5s over it for color.

Looks graet! I will be following as well.

Thanks, the LB lrg is my 1st choice, 2 Lb mini wides are my second.

 

[ShaunMonahan]

That's a great start to an awesome looking tank.

 

[ShaunMonahan]

double post...

 

[Jaysreefworld]

The Marco rock is here, packaging was good but i did have alot of rubble. Fedex probably had alot to do with this. I got exactly what i asked for in this order with the sizes of the rock.

Does anyone recommend a custom sump maker? If i can save money on this i prefer to do so. Precision marine quoted me on a custom sump for a good price. Anyone have any exp with them?

 

[Jaysreefworld]

That's a great start to an awesome looking tank.

thanks

 

[tbettis]

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[Chaotic Reefer4u]

Very nice, thanks for sharing ...

 

[JAustin]

Try melevsreef. He makes sumps, nice quality. I've seen a few in person.

 

[Jaysreefworld]

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Very nice, thanks for sharing ...

Thank you both

Try melevsreef. He makes sumps, nice quality. I've seen a few in person.

J, i contacted him yesterday but i would be looking at a 6wk wait. I would rather not wait that long. How do they look in person?